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Truman Views Fort Jefferson

President Harry S. Truman (second from left) views the area atop Fort Jefferson National Historic Site in Dry Tortugas, Florida. Truman visited the Fort during his vacation in Key West. All others are unidentified. From the album The President's Vacation Trip to Key West 17-23 November 1946.

Truman Leaves the Fort

President Harry S. Truman (center, with hat and binoculars) and his party leave the Fort Jefferson National Historic Site at Dry Tortugas, Florida. President Truman visited Dry Tortugas during his vacation in Key West. All others are unidentified. From the album The President's Vacation Trip to Key West 17-23 November 1946.

Truman Views Rusted Cannon

The guide points out a rusted 16 inch cannon to President Harry S. Truman (second from left) and party while visiting Fort Jefferson National Historic Site in Dry Tortugas, Florida. Truman visited the Fort while on vacation in Key West. All others are unidentified. From the album The President's Vacation Trip to Key West 17-23 November 1946.

Truman Tours Fort Jefferson

President Harry S. Truman (second from right) and his party on a tour of the Fort Jefferson National Monument, Mr. Gibbs, custodian, conducting. Truman and his party traveled to the Fort on Dry Tortugas while on vacation in Key West, Florida. All others are unidentified. From the album The President's Vacation Trip to Key West 17-23 November 1946.